A Police investigation is under way after it was revealed a fire at a scrapyard in Church Gresley is thought to have been started deliberately.

Fire crews from across the area were called to the site in Pool Street in the early hours of Friday, November 9, after a fire was reported inside a building.

Firefighters battled the blaze for most of the day and managed to contain the blaze inside a single building which meant other buildings nearby, including the Grade II-listed former TG Green's factory were not damaged.

It started at 4am and crews were at the scene for more than 12 hours. After getting the initial fire under control they remained to dampen down the area.

Fire crews from Swadlincote, Burton, Ashby, Melbourne, Castle Donington and Coalville were called out to deal with the fire and were praised for their efforts and teamwork by fire bosses.

Seven fire engines are at the scene of a major blaze in Swadlincote

There was talk that asbsestos was present in the building but a fire service spokesman said the amount was minimal and posed no risk to the public.

Officers from Derbyshire Police are now investigating and are keen to speak to anybody who might have information that could help them to determine what happened.